Alcoholics Anonymous, main contact number: (413) 443-0212; Narcotics Anonymous, information on daily meeting locations and times: (413) 443-4377; Al-Anon, for family members who have a husband/wife/son/daughter, etc. who is impaired with alcohol/drugs, (413) 445-5852.

Residents of Adams may dispose of furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics and more. 8 a.m.-noon. For more information, call (413) 743-8208 or go to nbswmd.com.

Repair Cafe

Bring your broken or damaged items to get repaired for free. Anyone is welcome to bring any non-working but repairable lamps, vacuum cleaners, and other small appliances, and all types of clothing and fabric items. 1-5 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church, 67 East St., Pittsfield.

Sandisfield Arts Center

Historic Homes talk, 10 a.m., Route 57, Sandisfield.

Turkey Dinner

A turkey dinner with all the trimmings plus fresh strawberry shortcake for dessert will be served. Tickets: 12 years old through adults $10, 5-11 years old $5, under 5 are free. 5-7 p.m. South Readsboro Community Hall, Bosley Hill Road, Readsboro, Vt.

Performance with mid through upper level dancers from the Adams and Williamstown studios are taking the stage at 7 p.m. Matinee at 1 p.m. featuring dancers from the children’s program. Tickets: berkshiredance.org, the BDT office at 21 Maple St., in Adams, facebook.com/BerkshireDT, or at the door.

Museum of Animation, Special Effects and Art showcases Berkshire-based talent that made blockbuster movies like "The Matrix," "X-Men" and "Chicken Run.’ Original models and technologies from the movies. "Create Your Own Animated Movie" workshop with award-winning special effects creator Eugene Mamut; creations will be posted on Internet. 135 Main St., Lee. By reservation, (413) 243-8095 or (413) 841-6679. Arrowhead

Museum of Animation, Special Effects and Art showcases Berkshire-based talent that made blockbuster movies like "The Matrix," "X-Men" and "Chicken Run.’ Original models and technologies from the movies. "Create Your Own Animated Movie" workshop with award-winning special effects creator Eugene Mamut; creations will be posted on Internet. 135 Main St., Lee. By reservation, (413) 243-8095 or (413) 841-6679. Arrowhead

"Objectify: A Look Into the Permanent Collection," ongoing. "Berkshire Collects," showcasing Berkshire County residents’ passionate pursuit of every imaginable kind of object, on view through May 11; ‘Chow Time,’ join our staff in the aquarium for an interactive look at what it talkes to feed some of Berkshire Museum’s most interesting residents. Free with museum admission. 12:30 p.m.; Art, history and natural science museum, open 10-5, Mon.-Sat., noon-5, Sun. 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.

Bidwell House Museum

An authentic experience in lifeways of the Berkshires in the 1750s. Fully equipped colonial homestead on unpaved country lane. 18th and 19th century furnishings and tools, heirloom vegetable garden, flower gardens, 192 acres of fields, woods and trails, picnic sites. Museum open Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., guided tours on the hour. Grounds open daily. 100 Art School Road, Monterey, (413) 528-6888.

Chesterwood

Summer home, studio and gardens of Daniel Chester French, best known for his sculptures of the "Minute Man" and the seated figure of "Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial." The 122-acre-property includes woodland trails. Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a Massachusetts Historic Landmark and a National Historic Landmark. Exhibitions: "An Oasis of Beauty: Photographs by Julie McCarthy" through Oct. 13, and "Selected Works by Albert Paley," June 14 to Oct. 13. June hours: Thursday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July and August: open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The residence is closed from 12:30 to 2 p.m., 4 Williamsville Road, Stockbridge. Information: www.chesterwood.org or (413) 298-3579.

Clark Art Institute

Art museum and international center for research and scholarship features public and educational programs, 10 to 5. 225 South St., Williamstown, (413) 458-2303.

The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home

Summer estate of the great American writer, Edith Wharton. Daily tours of the house and gardens May-October. Special events, lectures, and performances throughout the year. Trails and walking paths, 2 Plunkett St., Lenox. EdithWharton.org or (413) 551-5111.

Norman Rockwell Museum

World’s largest collection of original art by Norman Rockwell, as well as changing exhibitions on the art of illustration. Featured exhibitions are "The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator," "Norman Rockwell’s 323 ‘Saturday Evening Post’ Covers," and Norman Rockwell’s original Stockbridge studio. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 to 4; weekends 10 to 5; family creativity center. Information: www.nrm.org or (413) 298-4100.

Fourty Acres, an 18th-century farm on the banks of the Connecticut River that showcases life in rural New England over three centuries. Guided tours from 1 to 4:30 p.m., 130 River Drive, Hadley, (413) 584-4699.

Shaker Museum at Mount Lebanon

Shaker Museum at Mount Lebanon

North Family guided tour at 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., 1824 Meetinghouse tour at 1 p.m.; "The Great Stone Barn: Past, Present, Future" exhibit in Poultry House, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Monday, free admission; "Utopian Benches" will begin with artist Francis Cape and the accompanying exhibition of artifacts from the Museum’s collections in the North Family Wash House. It will include a conversation with Cape at 5 p.m. in the Gallery, aperitifs on the lawn at 6 p.m. and dinner in private homes at 7 p.m. $125 per person. RSVP by Friday at shakermuseumandlibrary.org/events. Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, 202 Shaker Road, New Lebanon, N.Y.

All-inclusive charitable event for any level of player at various venues, begins at 9 a.m., concludes with a luncheon and auction at noon at the Berkshire West Athletic Club, Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield. For details contact Bunnie Lahey at (413) 243-3240 or (413) 281-8039.

Historian Paul W. Marino will lead a walking tour of the north section of Hill Side Cemetery, North Adams; children welcome, 2:30 p.m., meet at the top of the hill off Brown Street, North Adams. Information: (413) 207-1344.

‘Miscellaneous Mountain Meanderings,’ explore the beauty of Greylock in this series of "Interpreter’s Choice" hikes led by park interpreters Mike and Meshell. Be prepared for weather, wear sturdy shoes, bring a snack, bug spray, sunscreen and drinking water. Open to all ages. 1 p.m.; ‘Summit Star Party,’ join us on the summit of Massachusetts’ highest peak for night sky observing. Free. Participants should wear appropriate clothing for cool evening temperatures after sunset and flashlights are recommended. Meet on the summit near the War Memorial Tower. For more information, call (413) 499-4262 or visit mtgreylockstarparty.org. 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough.

Natural Bridge State Park

‘Marvelous Marble Tour,’ for all ages. Easy walk to explore the geological history and remains of the 19th-early 20th century marble quarry at 10 a.m.; ‘Water-Power Tour,’ easy walk to explore the white marble dam and mill site in order to discuss how water power was used to run the operations of the quarry, at 1 p.m. McCauley Road, North Adams, (413) 663-6392.

Alcoholics Anonymous, main contact number: (413) 443-0212; Narcotics Anonymous, information on daily meeting locations and times: (413) 443-4377; Al-Anon, for family members who have a husband/wife/son/daughter, etc. who is impaired with alcohol/drugs, (413) 445-5852.

Bennington Great Race

Old car rally and race, day two of eight day event, classic cars stop for lunch at approximately 12:05 p.m. with subsequent cars arriving at 1 minute intervals, each car will stay for 1 hour, public invited to talk with drivers, Bennington Station, Depot Street, Bennington, Vt., greatrace.com.

"Faces of the Shekhinah: Meeting the Divine Feminine in Jewish Texts," presented by Rabbi Jill Hammer, offered by Jewish Federation of the Berkshires and the Rimon Resource Center for Jewish Spirituality, $30, 10 a.m., Chapel of Church on the Hill, 55 Main St., Lenox. Registration required: (413) 274-1034.

"Great Barrington: The Best Small Town," exhibition and sale features 60 artworks to benefit the Great Barrington Historical Society, 1:30 p.m., 231 Main St., Great Barrington.

MCLA Gallery 51

"Teetering," by mother-daughter artist duo Gayle Wells Mandle and Julia Mandle, examines issues of economic disparity and trajectories of social resistance as a response to that imbalance, 51 Main St., North Adams.

A self-help, after-care method for persons suffering from nervous problems and fears, non-sectarian, meets every Sunday, at 2 p.m., in the Autumn Room at St. Mark’s Church, West Street, Pittsfield; use the Albro Street entrance.

KID STUFF

Mill City Productions

Interactive children’s play, "Cinderella Goes Disco" by Shubert Fendrich at 2 and 7 p.m., Building 4N, next to the visitor’s center, at Western Gateway Heritage State Park, North Adams.

Boston University Professor of Music Jeremy Yudkin will examine the songs of the Beatles, the culture of the times, and the group’s influence on the most volatile decade of the twentieth century. 4 p.m., The Lenox Library, 18 Main St., Lenox. Contact: info@lenoxlib.org or (413) 637-2630.

MUSEUMS

Animagic

Museum of Animation, Special Effects and Art showcases Berkshire-based talent that made blockbuster movies like "The Matrix," "X-Men" and "Chicken Run." Original models and technologies from the movies. "Create Your Own Animated Movie" workshop with award-winning special effects creator Eugene Mamut; creations will be posted on Internet. 135 Main St., Lee. By reservation, (413) 243-8095 or (413) 841-6679.

"Objectify: A Look Into the Permanent Collection," ongoing. "Berkshire Collects," showcasing Berkshire County residents’ passionate pursuit of every imaginable kind of object, on view through May 11. Art, history and natural science museum, open 10-5, Mon.-Sat., noon-5, Sun. 39 South St., Pittsfield, (413) 443-7171.

Bidwell House Museum

An authentic experience in lifeways of the Berkshires in the 1750s. Fully equipped colonial homestead on unpaved country lane. 18th and 19th century furnishings and tools, heirloom vegetable garden, flower gardens, 192 acres of fields, woods and trails, picnic sites. Museum open Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., guided tours on the hour. Grounds open daily. 100 Art School Road, Monterey, (413) 528-6888.

Chesterwood

Chesterwood

Summer home, studio and gardens of Daniel Chester French, best known for his sculptures of the "Minute Man" and the seated figure of "Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial." The 122-acre-property includes woodland trails. Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a Massachusetts Historic Landmark and a National Historic Landmark. Exhibitions: "An Oasis of Beauty: Photographs by Julie McCarthy" through Oct. 13, and "Selected Works by Albert Paley," June 14 to Oct. 13. June hours: Thursday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July and August: open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The residence is closed from 12:30 to 2 p.m., 4 Williamsville Road, Stockbridge. Information: www.chesterwood.org or (413) 298-3579.

The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home

Summer estate of the great American writer, Edith Wharton. Daily tours of the house and gardens May-October. Special events, lectures, and performances throughout the year. Trails and walking paths. Please visit EdithWharton.org or call (413) 551-5111 for more information. 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox.

Norman Rockwell Museum

World’s largest collection of original art by Norman Rockwell, as well as changing exhibitions on the art of illustration. Featured exhibitions are "The Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Illustrator," "Norman Rockwell’s 323 ‘Saturday Evening Post’ Covers," and Norman Rockwell’s original Stockbridge studio. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 to 4; weekends 10 to 5; family creativity center. Information: www.nrm.org or (413) 931-2221.

"My Heart is in the East: a concert of songs, stories and dance interpretation, celebrating the land of Israel," poetry and stories with Jewish music and modern dance. 3 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel, North Adams.

Musical Brunch. Live bluegrass, jazz, funk, classical, and other types of music from talented local performers at 11 a.m. Breakfast served until 3 p.m. View the artwork from the adjoined Good Purpose Gallery, Main Street, Lee.

"Scenic Summit Tours," short, easy walks and talks with park interpreter Mike to discover the landscape, ecology and history of the highest point in Massachusetts. All ages welcome. Be prepared for the weather; bring a light snack and drinking water. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Meet at Mount Greylock Summit.

Natural Bridge State Park

"Marvelous Marble Tour," for all ages. Easy walk to explore the geological history and remains of the 19th-early 20th century marble quarry. Dress appropriately for the weather, sturdy walking shoes and water bottles are recommended. 10 a.m., meet at visitor center; "Water-Power Tour," easy walk to explore the white marble dam and mill site in order to discuss how water power was used to run the operations of the quarry, at 1 p.m., meet at Visitor Center, McCauley Road, North Adams.

The program will continue with a performance by the dancers from the Bennington studio in a matinee of their own at 1 p.m. Tickets: berkshiredance.org, the BDT office at 21 Maple St., in Adams, facebook.com/berkshiredt or at the door.

Most of these listings represent nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations and are printed as a public service. Prices vary for arts and entertainment events. Ongoing events must be updated monthly. Information must arrive at least a week before the date of publication and be sent to William Sondrini, Calendar, The Berkshire Eagle, P.O. Box 1171, Pittsfield 01202; emailed to news@berkshireeagle.com, or faxed to (413) 499-3419. Questions: (413) 496-6238, Monday through Friday, 9 to 5.

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